HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-25 Public Comment - S. Mavor - A counselor comments on rainbow flagFrom:Sunny Mavor
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]A counselor comments on rainbow flag
Date:Sunday, July 13, 2025 4:09:44 PM
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Dear City Commissioners,
I am a Licensed Counselor, and a 40+ year resident of Bozeman. I have raised my family here
and have always found Bozeman to be a friendly, welcoming town. One of my familymembers is now part of the LGBTQ community....and that's fine. I adore this kind, responsible
adult no matter who they love and I want them to be proud to be from Bozeman.
I speak both as a parent and a long-time counselor - raising the rainbow flag HELPS peoplewho may otherwise feel isolated. I wish I could share the confidential and painful stories of
discrimination towards LGBTQ+ folks that I've heard in my office. We're all unique people inhundreds of ways, and respecting our differences is a critically important step in
acknowledging that everyone belongs here.
It's a simple and beautiful flag. No one is injured by flying a beautiful flag.
Please vote to return the Pride rainbow flag to City Hall - show the world that we accepteach other.
Sincerely,
Sunny Mavor, MS
Licensed Clinical Professional CounselorBozeman